Explanation

• The National Police Academy (NPA) is located in Islamabad, Pakistan.
• Established: 1978 (initial steps)
• Main Function: Training of police officers
• Trainees: Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) of Police Service of Pakistan (PSP)

Last verified on 16-06-2026

Explanation

• Year enforced: 2002
• Replaced law: Police Act 1861
• Main purpose: Improve crime prevention and public safety

Focus areas:

• Crime detection
• Public order maintenance
• Police accountability

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

• FIR stands for First Information Report.
• It a document prepared by police under Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1898.
• It starting criminal proceedings in cognizable cases.

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

• Full form: First Information Report
• Registered at: Police Station
• Purpose: To officially record a crime complaint
• Legal basis: Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

As of February 4, 2026, the current Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Gilgit-Baltistan is Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan.

He is a senior BS-20 officer of the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP).

He replaced Afzal Mehmood Butt.

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